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KATHUA: The District Red Cross Society Kathua, organized a flag-off ceremony today here at DC Complex to send off its contingent of volunteers for the National Youth Exchange Programme being held in Amritsar, Punjab. The ceremony was presided over by Deputy Commissioner and Chairman District Red Cross Society Dr Rakesh Minhas in presence of ADC (Secretary DRCS) Om Parkash Sharma, Chief Education Officer,   Mangat Ram Sharma, DEPO Kathua, Karamjeet Singh and several members of the Red Cross Society and District Administration.

The other attendees were Member District Management Committee, DRCS Khem Raj Sharma, DICC Monika Khosla, ZICC Rishi Tangri, Member, District Management Committee DRCS Pinky Devi, Counsellor, DRCS Sunita Kumari and Counsellor DRCS  Sunil Singh Jasrotia.

Addressing the volunteers, the DC commended their dedication towards humanitarian values and urged them to represent Kathua with pride. He emphasized the importance of fostering cultural understanding, collaboration and community spirit through the exchange programme.  The Red Cross Society and District Administration extended their best wishes to the contingent, reaffirming their support for youth empowerment and humanitarian efforts.

The National Youth Exchange Programme provides a unique platform to Red Cross volunteers from across the country to share experiences, build networks, and strengthen their commitment to social welfare and disaster response.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here